Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Tissue culture
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Banana weevil
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Small mammals
Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Musa acuminata
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Banana, Cavendish Banana
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Cavendish Banana
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Cavendish Banana
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Cavendish Banana
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Cavendish Banana
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Cavendish Banana
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Cavendish Banana
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Cavendish Banana
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Cavendish Banana
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fabales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ingeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Properties of Cavendish Banana and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Cavendish Banana and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Cavendish Banana and Powder Puff Tree. Cavendish Banana has thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Cavendish Banana does not have fragrant flowers. Cavendish Banana has allergic reactions like Nausea and Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cavendish Banana and Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cavendish Banana and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Cavendish Banana and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cavendish Banana and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cavendish Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cavendish Banana is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cavendish Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cavendish Banana and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Cavendish Banana and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cavendish Banana height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cavendish Banana and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Cavendish Banana flower color: White and Light Yellow
Cavendish Banana leaf color: Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Cavendish Banana and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Cavendish Banana and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cavendish Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cavendish Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.